
What Causes Red Marks And Flaky Skin Around The Genitals?

Question: I am a 27 year old male with no medical problems. I would like to know if these red marks and flaky skin around my genitals are razor burn or something else. I was sexually active 3 weeks ago. I shaved my genitals 3 weeks ago as well. There is some itching but not anymore than normal, I only noticed these spots because I was shaving again.
Brief Answer:
It is folliculitis
Detailed Answer:
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Going by description of symptoms and clinical photograph , it is likely to be folliculitis. It is infection and inflammation of hair follicles, it usually occurs due to colonisation of hair follicles by bacteria ( staphylococcus ) at time of shaving. It is benign and can be taken care off.
Local application of Mupircon / fucidic acid ointment twice a day , even continued after shaving for a week will be curative.
Prophylactic application after shaving will help prevent it.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
It is folliculitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Sir
Going by description of symptoms and clinical photograph , it is likely to be folliculitis. It is infection and inflammation of hair follicles, it usually occurs due to colonisation of hair follicles by bacteria ( staphylococcus ) at time of shaving. It is benign and can be taken care off.
Local application of Mupircon / fucidic acid ointment twice a day , even continued after shaving for a week will be curative.
Prophylactic application after shaving will help prevent it.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee

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